Patents by Inventor Christian Gerdes

Christian Gerdes has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240126271
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for vehicles to closely follow one another safely through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle has significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. On the opposite end of the spectrum, fully autonomous solutions require inordinate amounts of technology, and a level of robustness that is currently not cost effective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2022
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
  • Publication number: 20240077887
    Abstract: Systems and methods for coordinating and controlling vehicles, for example heavy trucks, to follow closely behind each other, or linking, in a convenient, safe manner and thus to save significant amounts of fuel while increasing safety. In an embodiment, on-board controllers in each vehicle interact with vehicular sensors to monitor and control, for example, relative distance, relative acceleration/deceleration, and speed. Additional safety features in at least some embodiments include providing each driver with one or more visual displays of forward and rearward looking cameras. Long-range communications are provided for coordinating vehicles for linking, and for communicating analytics to fleet managers or others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: JOSHUA P. SWITKES, JOSEPH CHRISTIAN GERDES, EUGENE BERDICHEVSKY
  • Patent number: 11614752
    Abstract: Systems and methods for coordinating and controlling vehicles, for example heavy trucks, to follow closely behind each other, or linking, in a convenient, safe manner and thus to save significant amounts of fuel while increasing safety. In an embodiment, on-board controllers in each vehicle interact with vehicular sensors to monitor and control, for example, relative distance, relative acceleration/deceleration, and speed. Additional safety features in at least some embodiments include providing each driver with one or more visual displays of forward and rearward looking cameras. Long-range communications are provided for coordinating vehicles for linking, and for communicating analytics to fleet managers or others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: PELOTON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
  • Patent number: 11474538
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for vehicles to closely follow one another safely through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle has significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. On the opposite end of the spectrum, fully autonomous solutions require inordinate amounts of technology, and a level of robustness that is currently not cost effective.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Peloton Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
  • Publication number: 20220031871
    Abstract: The present application relates to antibodies which bind specifically to chelated radionuclides, including bispecific antibodies, It further relates to the use of such bispecific antibodies in applications such as radioimmunoimaging and radioimmunotherapy. It additionally relates to clearing agents and useful in such methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicants: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., Orano Med SAS
    Inventors: Julien TORGUE, Paul JUREK, Federico ROJAS-QUIJANO, Garry E. KIEFER, Olivier FREYTAG, Christian GERDES, Christian KLEIN, Pablo UMANA, Alexander HAAS, Sofia FROST, Amal SAIDI, Tapan NAYAK
  • Patent number: 10732645
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for enabling vehicles to closely follow one another through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle can have significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. By directly commanding the engine torque and braking of the following vehicle while controlling the gap between vehicles using a sensor system, and additionally using a communication link between vehicles that allows information about vehicle actions, such as braking events, to be anticipated by the following vehicle, a Semi-Autonomous Vehicular Convoying System that enables vehicles to follow closely together in a safe, efficient and convenient manner may be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Peloton Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes
  • Publication number: 20200197492
    Abstract: The present invention provides combinations of (a) an immunoconjugate comprising a first antibody engineered to have reduced effector function and an effector moiety, and (b) a second antibody engineered to have increased effector function, for use in treating a disease in an individual in need thereof. Further provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the combinations, and methods of using them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: Roche Glycart AG
    Inventors: Christian GERDES, Christian KLEIN, Valeria G. NICOLINI, Pablo UMANA
  • Patent number: 10603360
    Abstract: The present invention provides combinations of (a) an immunoconjugate comprising a first antibody engineered to have reduced effector function and an effector moiety, and (b) a second antibody engineered to have increased effector function, for use in treating a disease in an individual in need thereof. Further provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the combinations, and methods of using them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Roche Glycart AG
    Inventors: Christian Gerdes, Christian Klein, Valeria G. Nicolini, Pablo Umana
  • Publication number: 20200095313
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical product for the treatment of a proliferative disease, comprising the combination of an antibody, or an antigen-binding portion thereof, that specifically binds to human CD40; and a PD-L1 antibody; and optionally a 3rd component which comprises as an active ingredient a cytokine inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Applicant: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Emily Rana CORSE, Olivier FREYTAG, Christian GERDES, Marine LE CLECH, Hyam LEVITSKY, Marion OTT, Martin STERN, Wei XU
  • Publication number: 20190361465
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for enabling vehicles to closely follow one another through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle can have significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. By directly commanding the engine torque and braking of the following vehicle while controlling the gap between vehicles using a sensor system, and additionally using a communication link between vehicles that allows information about vehicle actions, such as braking events, to be anticipated by the following vehicle, a Semi-Autonomous Vehicular Convoying System that enables vehicles to follow closely together in a safe, efficient and convenient manner may be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes
  • Patent number: 10481614
    Abstract: Systems and methods for coordinating and controlling vehicles, for example heavy trucks, to follow closely behind each other, or linking, in a convenient, safe manner and thus to save significant amounts of fuel while increasing safety. In an embodiment, on-board controllers in each vehicle interact with vehicular sensors to monitor and control, for example, relative distance, relative acceleration/deceleration, and speed. Additional safety features in at least some embodiments include providing each driver with one or more visual displays of forward and rearward looking cameras. Long-range communications are provided for coordinating vehicles for linking, and for communicating analytics to fleet managers or others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: PELOTON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
  • Publication number: 20190346863
    Abstract: Systems and methods for coordinating and controlling vehicles, for example heavy trucks, to follow closely behind each other, or linking, in a convenient, safe manner and thus to save significant amounts of fuel while increasing safety. In an embodiment, on-board controllers in each vehicle interact with vehicular sensors to monitor and control, for example, relative distance, relative acceleration/deceleration, and speed. Additional safety features in at least some embodiments include providing each driver with one or more visual displays of forward and rearward looking cameras. Long-range communications are provided for coordinating vehicles for linking, and for communicating analytics to fleet managers or others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: JOSHUA P. SWITKES, JOSEPH CHRISTIAN GERDES
  • Publication number: 20190346862
    Abstract: Systems and methods for coordinating and controlling vehicles, for example heavy trucks, to follow closely behind each other, or linking, in a convenient, safe manner and thus to save significant amounts of fuel while increasing safety. In an embodiment, on-board controllers in each vehicle interact with vehicular sensors to monitor and control, for example, relative distance, relative acceleration/deceleration, and speed. Additional safety features in at least some embodiments include providing each driver with one or more visual displays of forward and rearward looking cameras. Long-range communications are provided for coordinating vehicles for linking, and for communicating analytics to fleet managers or others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: JOSHUA P. SWITKES, JOSEPH CHRISTIAN GERDES, EUGENE BERDICHEVSKY
  • Publication number: 20190346864
    Abstract: Systems and methods for coordinating and controlling vehicles, for example heavy trucks, to follow closely behind each other, or linking, in a convenient, safe manner and thus to save significant amounts of fuel while increasing safety. In an embodiment, on-board controllers in each vehicle interact with vehicular sensors to monitor and control, for example, relative distance, relative acceleration/deceleration, and speed. Additional safety features in at least some embodiments include providing each driver with one or more visual displays of forward and rearward looking cameras. Long-range communications are provided for coordinating vehicles for linking, and for communicating analytics to fleet managers or others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: JOSHUA P. SWITKES, JOSEPH CHRISTIAN GERDES, EUGENE BERDICHEVSKY, Dave Frederick Lyons, Stephen Norris Boyd
  • Publication number: 20190346861
    Abstract: Systems and methods for coordinating and controlling vehicles, for example heavy trucks, to follow closely behind each other, or linking, in a convenient, safe manner and thus to save significant amounts of fuel while increasing safety. In an embodiment, on-board controllers in each vehicle interact with vehicular sensors to monitor and control, for example, relative distance, relative acceleration/deceleration, and speed. Additional safety features in at least some embodiments include providing each driver with one or more visual displays of forward and rearward looking cameras. Long-range communications are provided for coordinating vehicles for linking, and for communicating analytics to fleet managers or others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: JOSHUA P. SWITKES, JOSEPH CHRISTIAN GERDES
  • Publication number: 20190179341
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for vehicles to closely follow one another safely through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle has significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. On the opposite end of the spectrum, fully autonomous solutions require inordinate amounts of technology, and a level of robustness that is currently not cost effective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
  • Publication number: 20190171229
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for vehicles to closely follow one another safely through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle has significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. On the opposite end of the spectrum, fully autonomous solutions require inordinate amounts of technology, and a level of robustness that is currently not cost effective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
  • Publication number: 20190171230
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for vehicles to closely follow one another safely through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle has significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. On the opposite end of the spectrum, fully autonomous solutions require inordinate amounts of technology, and a level of robustness that is currently not cost effective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
  • Publication number: 20190171231
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for vehicles to closely follow one another safely through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle has significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. On the opposite end of the spectrum, fully autonomous solutions require inordinate amounts of technology, and a level of robustness that is currently not cost effective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
  • Publication number: 20190171228
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for vehicles to closely follow one another safely through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle has significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. On the opposite end of the spectrum, fully autonomous solutions require inordinate amounts of technology, and a level of robustness that is currently not cost effective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky